Won't start problems

Top problems

Engine won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2013 2.0L limited 75498 miles
Wife and I were out shopping today, Stopped at the market to pick up groceries. Headlights and radio work fine, but engine would not turn over. Got a jump start from Hyundai roadside assistance(good service) and drove the car for about 30 minutes to recharge the battery. Arrived at home, turned off the ignition. Tried to restart the car, but the engine wouldn't turn over. Headlights, radio, pwr windows, seats, etc, all work fine. Checked alternator belt tension, and it seemed to be ok. Didn't pull battery to have it checked. Any suggestions?
confused from United States 10 years ago  
CO
44 reports 
jrok from United States 10 years ago
My wife has a 2015 elantra and am having the same issue, less than 17000 miles...did you ever find out what was the issue?
2013 red coupe cop magnet from Canada 10 years ago
If the battery is under a certain charge then a jump will work and the lights will work but it won't be able to recharge from the altenator .take it to a shop like Canadian tire or "the us equivalent " and get then to check it. Usually done free
AKuby from Canada 9 years ago
Keep in Park , found a little trick to it , as you turn the key , play with the shifter fiddle it in place back and forth. She'll go
cheekybanana from Canada 4 years ago
I notice the same has been happening with my 2014 Elantra GL. Did you ever find out what was causing this?

Reading online feels a lot like Neutral Safety Switch / Inhibitor Switch as someone else also pointed out.
Wan xxx xxx abe from United States 9 years ago
I'd say get a voltmeter tested alternator output it should be 14 volts without the lights on down to 12 if they are. If the lternator is putting out the voltage is necessary check yor contacts of your battery post see if they're corroded they may look clean on top but underneath they still may not be making contact
Boby from Australia 8 years ago
Tried to to jump start with jump cables won't even kick over. Is there fuses that might be blown
Cassy from Australia 5 years ago
I just wrote a big long comment explaining what it could be & the issues I had... I can see this post is a couple of years old... but it might hopefully help anyone else out 👍🏼😊
Cassy from Australia 5 years ago
The inhibitor switch needs replacing!

I’m in Brisbane, Australia & had the same issues! So frustrating!
Every time I was in a rush to be somewhere!

1st time, I had the battery replaced. 2 weeks later my car wouldn’t start every second day, then weeks later- 4 times in 1 day!

Most times it would start after 8 tries - but the last time - it wouldn’t start after 25 goes! 😤

Had to walk all my groceries home, then walk back before my car got towed!

Roadside assistance tried to start charging me $85 callout free + tow fee, then the service centre wanted to charge me $160 to tell me what’s wrong with it!
Even though i have gold cover warranty!
I told them all where to go!

So after several hours of online research MYSELF... (& I know NOTHING about cars!)
I came to the conclusion that it was the Inhibitor switch!

At my next service I asked them to check what the problem is (after complaining to the Car Dealership Manager), they checked for free, however couldn’t find any faults / issues! 🙄

The Manager told the service guys to order in the part & change it anyway (due to my persistence) and guess what????
No issues since!! 😱🥳

The new Inhibitor Switch part is a slightly different shape from the original.
So if your car isn’t under warranty anymore, contact Hyundai & they should supply the part for Free!
Otherwise it’s only a $20 part & takes 10 mins to change over. There is 1 good YouTube video of a guy showing it.
I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra, it had only done 23,000 klm’s. I’m female & the roadside assist guy kept trying to tell me it’s definitely something more serious like the starter motor etc 🙄
I told him there’s no way it could be that!
Anyways, hope this helps a few more annoyed & frustrated people out there! 👍🏼😊
Gtjoseph from United States 3 years ago
Where is the inhibitor switch located?
Steve from United States 3 years ago
@GtjosephUnderneath the air filter/intake, just in front of the battery
Kpm1 from United States 2 years ago
$20? I just had to pay $80 for one?!
Bigjetty from United States 3 years ago
Of a 2002 Chevy Cavalier LS 2.2 L and it's and a number four in the van as a but I can start it by jumping pins 87 and 30 with the crank relay the 10 amp fuse ignition fuse was blown I replaced that didn't help the cigarette lighter fuse keeps blowing and the dome light keeps coming on when I'm stopping so certainly something electrical is going on I did just replace the ECU I went through the steps to get the Anti-Theft off and it starts so that can be the problem I just have to jump the pins any help would be greatly appreciated... Also like the top two rows of fuses inside the car the panel or not showing voltage but are not blown either so I have that going on too so I guess that's the power side not the control side I don't know I'm just starting to learn a lot about this as I'm trying to fix it but I still have no success after 2 months of trying
Comment

2013 Hyundai Elantra limited push button cranks but won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2013  169 miles
I have a 2013 Elantra limited. It's a push button start. It does not have a key start. The car does not start. It cranks up but will not turn over. The security light stays on. It supposed to go off after 3 seconds. A mechanic told me that if the security yellow light with the picture of a car and a key stay on, that keeps the car from starting. I change batteries in hob. I tried both key hob and held key to ignition switch and it still won't start. I believe the problem is with the immobilizer or the key hob. I think one of them needs reprogramming. But i am not sure.
pontig6 from United States 4 years ago  
PO
20 reports 
pontig6 from United States 4 years ago
Car crank’s but don’t start. Security light stays on. I check all relays and fuses and reprogram keys and had locksmith scan car with computer and car 2013 Elantra still won’t start... there is no codes in scan tools
Bible from other 3 years ago
Please help me out.im having the same problem
pasos from United States 2 years ago
2013 elantra was parked in a lot that got flooded. trunk opened, windows rolled down, and all lights came on. now the car won't start at all. the bcm, mds, smart key assembly were changed. now all lights come but engine won't start,
HBM9891 from India a year ago
Same problem, still don't know to explain it to my mechanic
Wasim Ahmad from Saudi Arabia 4 months ago
Hyundai Elantra model 2024 security light not working
1
Comment

Car won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2016 4 door  37000 miles
Everything works but engine won't start. Have health problems need reliable car
Janice from United States 10 years ago  
JA
21 reports 
Janice from United States 10 years ago
I have to go to a specialist in Las Vegas, nv once a month
Comment

Engine rotates but wont start in the morning

Hyundai Elantra 2004  80000 miles
My Car won't start in the cold morning. Engine rotates but does not fire. I thought something to do with oil pressure sensor connector problem, as when I spray wd40 on all connectors like air flow, oil pressure etc, it starts but again in few days it gives the same problem.
Raja from Australia 10 years ago  
RA
10 reports 
Smartblonde from United States 9 years ago
Have to keep the oil at a certain temp it will be too cold for the oil to the to the block. When u spray with the wd40 it warms those connections to gain fluid movement. My suggestion is maybe a Benson burner or possibly a heavier weight oil for the colder months to avoid freezing. Seasonal oil change lol. This also helps prevent burning the oil and the sludge.
Raja from Australia 9 years ago
I will try that, thanks
Comment

Won't start in park

Hyundai Elantra 2003 Gts 128000 miles
My 2003 elantra won't start while in park, everything cuts on but when I turn the key, nothing. But if I put it in neutral it starts right up. Anyone have this problem
Brandon from United States 10 years ago  
BR
20 reports 
Smartblonde from United States 9 years ago
Neutral safety switch is the problem when u try to start in park do u press the brake
Dave from Canada 8 years ago
Yes, I press the brake. It starts in Neutral but not in Park
Comment

Won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2007  209000 miles
Just had this problem about 7 months ago put new starter on car and it's started every since but now it won't start again
Hyundai lady from United States 2 years ago  
HY
1 reply 
Spiro from Canada 2 years ago
Stupid question have you had your battery tested?
Comment

Will not start

Hyundai Elantra 2014  50000 miles
Will start if you boost it with a booster box won't start with out it
Wayne from United States 10 years ago  
WA
11 reports 
Smartblonde from United States 9 years ago
Alternator or the battery may need distilled water. Alternator recharges ur battery and the water is the solution the battery needs to g9 with the sulfuric acid to help keep the charge h2so4+h2o=h4so5
Comment

Periodically engine won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2013 elantra gt se 55000 miles
Automatic brake peddle doesn't depress and when I press the push button at the same time, all lights come on but no ignition. Years ago when the issue first started, I could wait 10 minutes and the car would recalibrate. Now I wait an hour plus. So far its always started after the wait. It doesn't like sitting in the hot sun, so I'm not sure if there's a sensor that may trigger this. Car hasn't seen snow. Any ideas... I see by many forms this is a common problem and no sense taking it to the dealer if its working.
Blondie from Canada 3 years ago  
BL
1 reply 
Blondie from Canada 3 years ago
Did it again today, stuck me at the golf course in the heat for an extra hour until it decided to start.
Comment

Won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2010  78000 miles
Elantra was idle for a month had a boost and let run drove for an hour! Won't start again
charlie from Canada 9 years ago  
CH
1 reply 
charlie from Canada 9 years ago
Brought it to dealership and had to have a new battery installed! Old battery was only 10 months old but wasn't covered as apparently it wasn't a defect in the battery but having left it idle for so long! Car starter and security system ran the battery dead
Comment

My car won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2012  250 miles
3K views 22 replies AKdriver205 AKdriver205 16 posts · Joined 2021 #1 · Oct 14, 2022 Hello, I have a '17 XL that won't start. Looking for troubleshooting advice. Symptoms: Engine does not turn over when starting (push ignition), no clicking. Some electrical functions shed as normal for about 10 seconds during start "attempt" With Ignition ON, there is no Gear position (P,R,N,D) indication on the cluster. The box in the upper left corner of the screen is blank. The P,R,N,D lights beside the gear lever light up white, but do not change color to indicate selected gear. With ig… Read complete
Basil kwame kuwordor from other 2 years ago  
BA
1 reply 
Shyl from United States 2 years ago
I replaced my sparks when my car wasn’t starting
Comment

Car Wont start

Hyundai Elantra 2015  105000 miles
I don't think it's the battery because i just replaced it about two months ago and the electric buttons come on when i turn the key/ignition. I don't think it's the starter because it doesn't just click. It sounds like it wants to start but just won't.
BAnn from United States 5 years ago  
BA
7 reports 
3stepper from United States 4 years ago
Check your fuses , there's a start fuse !
Comment

Won't start after I get my oil changed

Hyundai Elantra 2014  67000 miles
Every time I have my oil changed within 2days tops my car won't start. I put it on charge all day and it shows 100% but go to crank it and it won't until u put jumper on it and it cranks immediately. Last time I got a new battery and didn't have problems till this oil change 2 days ago. What is causing this and what do I do? I have only had this car a little over a year with this being my only problem.
Rowdy1004 from United States 9 years ago  
RO
1 report 
Smartblonde from United States 9 years ago
The battery that you purchased are there cells you can device or are the stops sealed? Serviceable batteries may just need distilled water tube able to hold a charge or even recharge after starting.
Comment

Engine won't start

Hyundai Elantra 2009  92000 miles
My car won't start. It was left with the contact breaker on for five hours. I assume it is the battery but I have already tried with another one and it does not start, even though all the dashboard lights turn on. It is the first time something like this happens to me, and I don't know if some circuit can be blocked, such as the injectors.
francis from United States 11 years ago  
FR
3 reports 
samson from United States 11 years ago
It might either be that the ignition has no coals or an ignition switch signal failure.
Comment

Car Won't Start Even Though the Battery Is New

Hyundai Elantra 2019 manuall 3053 miles
I'm having an issue with my car not starting even after installing a new battery. The dashboard lights turn on, but the engine won't crank, and I sometimes hear a clicking sound. I've checked the battery connections, but the problem persists. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, I represent https://www.wovenlabels.ca/, where we create premium custom woven labels for clothing brands and businesses across Canada, offering exceptional quality at competitive prices.
1
ella gram from Canada 2 months ago  
EL
1 report 

Radiator constant require water top up, car won't start.

Hyundai Elantra 2013  3658 miles
The radiator require water top up after driving a few distance; the car won't start if it was stopped for some time after driving. Car top gasket had been changed but water could be found after loosing the plugs. Car won't start.
MrJoshDrey26 from Nigeria 7 months ago  
MR

Car would not start turning key feels like a barrier is there t

Hyundai Elantra 2020 elanta 2349998 miles
Took for repair they got it started said it may need tumbler
sissy from United States 3 years ago  
SI

Will not start in morning Fob will not work.

Hyundai Elantra 2013 Limited  90000 miles
After pressing buttons on fob for 5-10 minutes then the fob will work. After the fob works the start button will work. Usually this only happens in morning. My car is parked in garage. It did happen once while I was out. Took few presses of fob to unlock car Getting to point I have to leave 20 minutes early so I can leave on time.
Vicmar from Canada 9 years ago  
VI
4 reports 

Wont start after driving

Hyundai Elantra 2008 Hatch 160580 miles
Car wont start i just turned it off after driving for half hour. ?
Teags from Australia 9 years ago  
TE
4 reports 

Turn over but wont start

Hyundai Elantra 2004 2.0 156765 miles
Turnover but wont start has comprision
bubb from United States 10 years ago  
BU
11 reports 

2016 Elantra immobilizer problem SolvedSolved

Hyundai Elantra 2016 Automatic  95000 miles
-Immobilizer security light is flashing
-ignition lights are off
-Engine is not cranking
James Elorm from other 2 years ago  
JA
2 reports 
Solved
Best answer (according to James Elorm)
James Elorm from other a year ago
I replaced the body control unit and everything else is working fine.
Comment

Engine cuts out

Hyundai Elantra 2004 Sedan 2.0 ltr 150000 miles
While driving the engine in our elantra just dies. It won't start again unless the light on the dashboard with the car shape with a key in it comes on straight away. Also it won't go until the idle air motor and the variable cam timing sensors stop clicking. Please help i have no idea
Bubba4900 from Australia 9 years ago  
BU
11 reports 
Bubba4900 from Australia 9 years ago
Still not fixed is there anything else to try
Csir from other 9 years ago
I got the same issue suggestion required please help
Lana from Australia 9 years ago
Are you selling car for parts by any chance%3F
Smartblonde from United States 9 years ago
That particular year may have what they call an anti theft sensor in the ignition. Have you replace the ignition switch or has they key got wet or magnetized? You may need t9 have the sensor replaced in your fob or key. The sensor in the steering column isn't reading your key. So it's the car and your fault but not the kids

Car sometimes starts

Hyundai Elantra 2005  150000 miles
Car having issue starting. Changed battery and starter relay. Still sometimes won't start. Any suggestions?
Ruzel from United States 9 years ago  
RU
3 reports 
Sam321 from United States 2 years ago
I have the same issue with the toyota camry. Sometimes I drove around, stop at gas station, turn off the engine, start it fine. Then drove to grocery, pick up some items, and start it again just fine. All of sudden, I have to stop at my cousin's house to drop off something, come back out and it won't start. I have to jump start the car to get it start. I check the battery, it was fully charged to 12.6 V. What can it be the issue? It must be somewhere along the electrical system.
Comment

My car won't go backwards on a downhill road

Hyundai Elantra 2013 1.8 75000 miles
Hello everyone. My car won't go backwards on a downhill road. The car shakes and won't start. It's like the engine is choking. I washed the Throttle Bodies and it fixed it for a while. But it happens again and the Throttle Bodies is clean. There are no problems with the transmission and the check engine light doesn't come on. What could be causing this?
RossoneriElantra from other 2 years ago  
RO
1 reply 
Elizabeth Patterson from United States 4 months ago
Maf's arrow point?) Shi
Comment

Chrysler car

Hyundai Elantra 2007 3 300 miles
The car does not start the fuel pump Is there a separator for the pump? The circuit breaker and fuse are intact.
اليمني from other a year ago  
ال
1 report 

Car stays in garage until it will run

Hyundai Elantra 2011 4 door sedan 90000 miles
Will not start when you turn the key all it does is click
dead car from United States 8 years ago  
DE
6 reports 

My car stop suddenly after run few hours

Hyundai Elantra 2014 Sedan  63473 miles
While driving the engine in our elantra just dies. It won't start again unless the light on the dashboard with the car shape with a key in it comes on straight away. Also it won't go until the idle air motor and the variable cam timing sensors stop clicking. Please help i have no idea
Csir from other 9 years ago  
CS
1 report 
Problems with a Elantra? Share them
Submit commentCancel
Submit replyCancel